Subaru
2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Premium
What it Is: An all-wheel drive four-door six-cylinder midsize sedan.
What's Hot: Standard full-time all-wheel drive, great crash test scores.
What's Not: Fuel economy suffers significantly compared to four-cylinder.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, USB, Bluetooth.
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R is the company's response to V-6 competition. However, fuel economy drops significantly from the four-cylinder model, as does its Family Friendliness score.
The 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R is the company's premium sedan offering, with a six-cylinder engine to compete with V-6 powered cars from Honda, Toyota, Chevrolet and others. It holds its head up well, but fuel economy suffers more than some of its competition, dropping to 20 mpg on the EPA's combined cycle; both the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry do notably better with their six-cylinder models. Still, the Legacy 3.6R has some advantages, primarily its excellent crash test scores, where it earned five stars from the NHTSA in all categories. It also offers standard all-wheel drive, which provides added security in foul weather, but likely hurts its fuel economy a bit. The Legacy also offers a roomy trunk, nearly 15 cu.-ft., and the opening is low and wide for larger loads. If you don't mind the fuel economy hit, it's definitely a sedan to consider.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$24,995 |
| Destination |
$695 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
Premium ($26,690)
Limited ($28,690) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
3.6 liters |
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Engine Type |
Flat-6 |
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Horsepower |
256 hp |
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Torque |
247 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
18 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
25 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
20 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize Car |
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Family Friendliness |
7.7 |
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Doors |
Four |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
14.7 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
5 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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